Yoly Larkin - Online CV
Hello, I am
Yoly Larkin
A self-motivated, committed and ambitious individual with a diverse range of graphical skills acquired through both academic study and employment. An enthusiastic individual, keen to learn and develop new skills within the media production industry.
Designer based in Portsmouth with more than 9 years of experience.
Qualifications
Interactive Media Production BA(Hons)
2008 – 2011
This course makes a range of interactive media projects; combining sound, video, graphics, words and animation with interactivity. The course provides a good grasp of interactive media production principles, an aesthetic appreciation of interactive media products and an understanding of the contexts of interactive media production and technologies.
Media Studies B
Psychology C
Sociology C
English Language [AS] C
Communications Studies [AS] D
Work Experience
Communications Engagement and Graphic Designer
2015 - Current
Responsibilities;
Drafting of communications material including press releases, letters, leaflets and reports
Partnership website maintenance
Daily management of social media and online marketing of the coastal partnership under supervision from current communications lead
Production of customised partnership graphic elements and infographics
Organisation of public consultations and events
Assist in the development of communications strategies for projects
Networking with wider communication colleagues across all four Local Authorities
Opportunity to be creative and help evolve our communications approach
Volunteer Social Media Editor
2013 - 2015
Responsibilities;
Updating Social Media elements to the company. Forum, social media and website updates
Researching relevant articles to publish to followers to the forum
Marketing ideas to promote the business through social media
Graphics for advertisement, posters, flyers etc
Currently updating Facebook page since previous posts from 2010
Graphics Operator
2012-2014
Responsibilities;
Daily use of advanced level Photoshop, Illustrator and Corel Draw
Recreating customer logo’s and designs to a suitable format compatible with the printing processes
Liaising with nationwide Store Managers to provide both technical advice and recommendations
Provide customers with creative and inspirational designs within the constraints of the company’s processes
Working as part of a team to ensure the design process is as efficient as possible
April 2013 - May 2013
Responsibilities;
Daily use of advanced level Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks and Indesign
Aiding in the design of Windows 8 app interface
Creation of graphics for website pages including photo editing and graphic designs
Creating graphics for social media pages for example Facebook cover images and Pinterest board covers
Generating marketing ideas for social media platforms
